The investigation into the crash of a USAF CV-22 near Eglin Air Force Base in June found that the co-pilot at the controls had “inadvertently” flew through the rotor wake of the lead aircraft.
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Category: Air Force
Luftwaffe chief calls for the purchase of armed drones
Head of the German Air Force, Lt. Gen. Karl Muellner, said Berlin should purchase armed drones despite objections over ethical issues.
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Indian Air Force Mi-17s collided in mid-air
Nine on board two Indian Air Force Mi-17 helicopters were killed when both aircraft collided in mid-air in Gujarat’s Saurashtra region on Thursday.
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CAPES program to update USAF F-16s with new capabilities
Around 300 F-16s from the U.S. Air Force will undergo a combat avionics programmed extension suite (CAPES) upgrade to install new AESA radar, ALQ-213, an integrated broadcast system (IBS) and a center display unit (CDU).
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Lockheed Martin gets contract to add Israeli equipment in F-35A
NAVAIR has given Lockheed Martin a $206.8 million contract to add Israeli equipment in the F-35A. The project is to be completed by 2016.
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